4-year-old kidnapped in Carrollton found safe in Mississippi, police say
The Carrollton Police Department said 4-year-old Raven Burton has been found safe in Mississippi.
Boyfriend of Carroll County substitute teacher acquitted of child molestation charges
The boyfriend of a Carroll County School District substitute teacher who faced multiple child molestation charges has been acquitted, the Coweta County District Attorney's Office confirmed.
Police looking to identify suspect in armed robbery at Bankhead store
Do you recognize this man? Carrollton police say he's wanted for the armed robbery of the Bankhead Shoppette Saturday afternoon.
Two arrested in investigation into drug sales involving Carrollton nail salon
Two men were arrested and nearly 47 pounds of marijuana was seized in an investigation into illegal drug sales involving a Carrollton nail salon, police say.
Carroll County deputy praised for reviving man after suspected overdose
A sheriff's office spokesperson said Deputy Cardell, who serves as a school resource officer at Bay Springs Middle School, was on her way home when she stopped at a QuikTrip on Bankhead Highway. While inside, she learned a man was unconscious in a bathroom.
Some of the $100K stolen equipment belonging to 10-year-old Villa Rica racer recovered
The trailer that held race cars and other racing equipment belonging to a 10-year-old Villa Rica boy who has been racing since he was 6 years old has since been found, police said.
Thief steals 10-year-old's race cars, equipment from Villa Rica storage lot
The burglary victim is fifth-grader Colton Kelly who has been racing since he was 6 years old.
Officials warn of storm cleanup scams and how to avoid them
Authorities in Carroll and Newton counties want residents to be aware of bad-weather scams as people start to rebuild homes damaged from Friday's EF-1 tornado.
Suspect steals $2,000 in items from Temple vape shop, police say
The Temple Police Department is searching for the suspect in the Dec. 26 burglary at Marley's Vape Shop on 40 Villa Rosa Road.
EF-1 tornadoes hit Newton, Carroll counties on New Year's Eve, NWS says
The National Weather Service said EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Carrol County and Newton County on Friday.
Police, kids come together for pre-Christmas fun during Shop with a Cop event
Christmas came early for some kids in Carroll County as they trekked the aisles of their local Walmart for the annual Shop with a Cop event.
Three wounded officers and the men who rescued them honored by governor
A high-speed chase, a high-powered rifle, and an unknown danger in the darkness.
Dispute puts Carroll County Christmas light display in jeopardy
Every year David Nichols and his family spend a couple of months setting up the Nichols Family Light show at their home in Carroll County. But after a complaint, David Nichols feared he'd be forced to turn off the lights.
Police accuse woman of stealing more than $60,000 from elderly relative
Police arrested Nicole Danielle Veal on Tuesday and charged her with exploitation and intimidation of elder persons.
Man wanted for Hogansville murder captured in Carroll County
The “armed and dangerous” suspect wanted out of Troup County for the murder of a 42-year-old man on Monday was arrested, the GBI said.
Toddler dies after wandering from home in rainstorm, Carroll County deputies say
Police are investigating after a toddler who wander away from his Carrollton family home was found dead Thursday evening.
Carrollton man charged with sexual battery in Halloween attack, police say
Brandon Keith Rounsaville, 28, of Carrollton, what charged with two counts each of kidnapping and aggravated sodomy and one count of aggravated sexual battery.
Gordon State baseball team stops bus to help move stranded car
Gordon State College baseball coach Luke Cartenuto said Friday his team helped push a stranded car off the side of a busy highway during a bus trip.
Pilot program allows sexual assault survivors to track rape kits
The creation of this tracking system aims to prevent sexual assault kit backlogs. Supporters said this is a significant step in the fight for justice for victims of sexual assault. The program will allow survivors to track the status of their kit as it moves through the criminal justice system.
Disabled Georgia athlete hoping to qualify for Boston Marathon
Lizzie Kirksey was born with significant medical issues and was not expected to live past 5 years old. Now she is getting her wheels in gear to race the Carrollton Half Marathon.